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Harley Quinn: The Animated Series: The Eat. Bang! Kill. Tour #1 by Tee Franklin, Max Sarin
Harley and Ivy on the road trip of the century! Following the wedding disaster of the decade, Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy end up on the run from Commissioner Gordon and the GCPD! But as fun as all that sounds, Ivy still worries over leaving Kite Man at the altar…Luckily, Harley’s got the perfect scheme to shake her out of her wedding-day... -
![Royal Magic by K.M. Shea]()
Royal Magic by K.M. Shea
Gwendafyn is slowly suffocating. As the second princess of the elves of Lessa she is the acting regent of her people and is expected to behave with the serene grace and poise of a model elf. But that is not who she is. Instead, her very character is constantly criticized as being too passionate, too fiery, and overall “too much”...Categorized as:
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![The Stars and the Blackness Between Them by Junauda Petrus]()
The Stars and the Blackness Between Them by Junauda Petrus
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsTold in two distinct and irresistible voices, Junauda Petrus’s bold and lyrical debut is the story of two black girls from very different backgrounds finding love and happiness in a world that seems determined to deny them both.Trinidad...Categorized as:
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![Seven Daughters and Seven Sons by Barbara Cohen, Bahija Lovejoy]()
Seven Daughters and Seven Sons by Barbara Cohen, Bahija Lovejoy
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsIn an ancient Arab nation, one woman dares to be different. Buran cannot—Buran will not—sit quietly at home and wait to be married to the man her father chooses. Determined to use her skills and earn a fortune, she instead disguises herself as a boy and travels by camel caravan to a distant city. There, she maintains her masculine disguise and establishes a successful business... -
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![Cute Mutants Vol 2: Young, Gifted & Queer by S.J. Whitby]()
Cute Mutants Vol 2: Young, Gifted & Queer by S.J. Whitby
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"I spent my life dreaming of being invited to Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters. Turns out irl it has the vibe of a Dark Kermit gif. I just want to stay in the closet kissing my hot girlfriend.”Despite the chaos and me being a dumpster fire, things turned out okay last time. We beat the villain, and I'm part of a superteam... -
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Fire and Ice by Rhonda James
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThey call me the #DirtyGentleman. My reputation precedes me. I’m forward on the ice and in the bedroom With a filthy mouth and impressive moves. I always get the job done. I have my future all planned out: Get laid often. Graduate. Land the job of my dreams. Sounds easy. Right? It was until Delaney Dixon burst into my life. Eyes as warm as melted chocolate. A sexy smile... -
![Cute Mutants Vol 3: The Demon Queer Saga by S.J. Whitby]()
Cute Mutants Vol 3: The Demon Queer Saga by S.J. Whitby
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“I let the mask fall away from my face. I let them see me. Dylan Taylor. Chatterbox. Mutant and monster. Teen Magneto. This is one of those pivotal moments. There’s a metaphor for this. I learned about it in history. The name of some river in Rome.” Here we go again. The Cute Mutants are back, bigger and badder than ever. Even better, we’re in charge of ourselves now... -
![Close Obsession by Anna Zaires]()
Close Obsession by Anna Zaires
The highly anticipated sequel to Close Liaisons . . . In Lenkarda – the main Krinar colony on Earth – Mia is completely at Korum's mercy. With no way to leave and no idea how to operate even the most basic Krinar technology, she has no choice but to trust the K who brought her there – the lover whom she had betrayed...Categorized as:
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![Thieves' Gambit by Kayvion Lewis]()
Thieves' Gambit by Kayvion Lewis
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe Inheritance Games meets Ocean's Eleven in this cinematic heist thriller where a cutthroat competition brings together the world's best thieves and one thief is playing for the highest stakes of all: her mother's life.At only seventeen years old, Ross Quest is already a master thief, especially adept at escape plans...Categorized as:
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![If You Come Softly by Jacqueline Woodson]()
If You Come Softly by Jacqueline Woodson
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 42 ratingsA lyrical story of star-crossed love perfect for readers of The Hate U Give, by National Ambassador for Children's Literature Jacqueline Woodson—now celebrating its twentieth anniversary, and including a new preface by the author Jeremiah feels good inside his own skin. That is, when he's in his own Brooklyn neighborhood...Categorized as:
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![The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon]()
The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon
Natasha: I’m a girl who believes in science and facts. Not fate. Not destiny. Or dreams that will never come true. I’m definitely not the kind of girl who meets a cute boy on a crowded New York City street and falls in love with him. Not when my family is twelve hours away from being deported to Jamaica. Falling in love with him won’t be my story...Categorized as:
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Superhero by Eli Easton
It’s not easy for a young gay artist like Jordan Carson to grow up in Jefferson, Wisconsin, where all anyone seems to care about in middle school and high school are the sports teams. But Jordan was lucky. He met Owen Nelson in the second grade, and they’ve been BFFs ever since. Owen is a big, beautiful blond and their school’s champion wrestler... -
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Crash into Us by Shana Vanterpool
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThey met when they were kids. They were friends, lovers, and then husband and wife. They were supposed to be together forever. He was her Superman. She was his happiness. And then he went pro. And she doubted something that was supposed to be forever. Mistakes were made in exchange for dreams, and hearts were shattered. Their forever crumbled right before their eyes... -
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![Withered Rose by Valicity Elaine]()
Withered Rose by Valicity Elaine
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA Christian Romantic Suspense NovelBook One in the Withered Rose TrilogyRosa De Luca has finally escaped the Italian mafia. She wants nothing more than to live a life free of crime, violence, and lawlessness. When she takes up shelter with a Christian family just outside New York City, she finds God and she finds peace...Categorized as:
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![Harley Quinn: Mad Love by Paul Dini]()
Harley Quinn: Mad Love by Paul Dini
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe definitive story of Harley Quinn by her co-creator, Paul Dini, and Pat Cadigan, revealing the secrets of her history even as she seeks to kill Batman.Dr. Harleen Quinzel grew up in an abusive household with a criminal and became a psychologist to deal with her own broken family... -
![Bel Canto by Ann Patchett]()
Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 84 ratingsIn an unnamed South American country, a world-renowned soprano sings at a birthday party in honor of a visiting Japanese industrial titan. Alas, in the opening sequence, a ragtag band of 18 terrorists enters the vice-presidential mansion through the air conditioning ducts. Their quarry is the president, who has unfortunately stayed home to watch a favorite soap opera... -
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We Could be Villains by Megan McCullough
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAvoid spoilers. Don’t get fired. Defeat a not-so-fictional supervillain?Seventeen-year-old fangirl Rosemary Collins lives for VIGIL & ANTE Studios movies. From action-packed superhero fights to sweet character moments, she’s here for it all...Categorized as:
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![The Love Interest by Helen Comerford]()
The Love Interest by Helen Comerford
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA swoony, speculative and entirely electric YA debut with a humorous and satirical take on the conventions of the superhero-verse, for fans of Michelle Quach's Not Here To Be Liked and the Marvel Universe.Seventeen-year-old Jenna Ray has just been saved by the world's newest superhero, Blaze. And, in the eyes of the public, that means one thing: Jenna Ray has been cast as the Love Interest.No... -
![Color Outside the Lines by Anna-Marie McLemore, Elsie Chapman]()
Color Outside the Lines by Anna-Marie McLemore, Elsie Chapman
Rated: 3.79 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThis modern, groundbreaking YA anthology explores the complexity and beauty of interracial and LGBTQ+ relationships where differences are front and center... -
![Hijab and Red Lipstick by Yousra Imran]()
Hijab and Red Lipstick by Yousra Imran
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“You cannot do anything in this country without my permission.”Being a teenager isn't easy. And it doesn't help when you have a mega strict Egyptian dad who tells you that everything is "haram" a.k.a. forbidden... -
![Fresh Ink by Nicola Yoon, Malinda Lo]()
Fresh Ink by Nicola Yoon, Malinda Lo
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsIn partnership with We Need Diverse Books, thirteen of the most recognizable, diverse authors come together in this remarkable YA anthology featuring ten short stories, a graphic short story, and a one-act play from Walter Dean Myers never before in-print.Careful--you are holding fresh ink. And not hot-off-the-press, still-drying-in-your-hands ink...Categorized as:
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![Don't Date Rosa Santos by Nina Moreno]()
Don't Date Rosa Santos by Nina Moreno
For fans of GILMORE GIRLS and TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE, this effervescent love story from debut author Nina Moreno will sweep you away. Rosa Santos is cursed by the sea—at least, that's what they say. Dating her is bad news, especially if you're a boy with a boat. But Rosa feels more caught than cursed. Caught between cultures and choices...Categorized as:
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![Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know by Samira Ahmed]()
Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know by Samira Ahmed
Rated: 3.77 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsTold in alternating narratives that bridge centuries, the latest novel from New York Times bestselling author Samira Ahmed traces the lives of two young women fighting to write their own stories and escape the pressure of familial burdens and cultural expectations in worlds too long defined by men...Categorized as:
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![Victor and Nora: A Gotham Love Story by Lauren Myracle]()
Victor and Nora: A Gotham Love Story by Lauren Myracle
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Lauren Myracle (ttyl, ttfn) and artist Isaac Goodhart (Under the Moon: A Catwoman Tale) reunite in this gorgeous YA story about living life to the fullest, and how far one will go for love.Seventeen-year-old Victor Fries has a cold heart... -
![Ink and Ashes by Valynne E. Maetani]()
Ink and Ashes by Valynne E. Maetani
Rated: 3.69 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsClaire Takata has never known much about her father, who passed away ten years ago. But on the anniversary of his death, she finds a letter from her deceased father to her stepfather. Before now, Claire never had a reason to believe they even knew each other...Categorized as:
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![Ink and Ashes by Valynne E. Maetani]()
Ink and Ashes by Valynne E. Maetani
Rated: 3.69 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsClaire Takata has never known much about her father, who passed away when she was a little girl. But on the anniversary of his death, not long before her seventeenth birthday, she finds a mysterious letter from her deceased father, addressed to her stepfather. Claire never even knew that they had met...Categorized as:
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![The Meet-Cute Project by Rhiannon Richardson]()
The Meet-Cute Project by Rhiannon Richardson
Rated: 3.48 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA teen girl who will do whatever it takes to find a date for her sister’s wedding.Mia’s friends love rom-coms. Mia hates them. They're silly, contrived, and not at all realistic... -
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Every Reason We Shouldn't by Sara Fujimura
Rated: 3.49 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsNPR Best of the YearEvery Reason We Shouldn't by Sara Fujimura is a charming multicultural romance perfect for the many fans of Jenny Han and Rainbow Rowell. Contains family expectations, delightful banter, great romantic tension, skating (all kinds!), Korean pastries, and all the feels.Sixteen-year-old figure skater Olivia Kennedy’s Olympic dreams have ended... -
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Every Reason We Shouldn't by Sara Fujimura
Rated: 3.45 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsWarning: Contains family expectations, delightful banter, great romantic tension, skating (all kinds!), Korean pastries, and all the feels.Fifteen-year-old, biracial figure skater Olivia Kennedy’s Olympic dreams have ended. She's bitter, but enjoying life as a regular teenager instead of an athlete... until Jonah Choi starts training at her family's struggling rink...Categorized as:
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